St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston
111%
Capacity
279
Pupils
4.0x
Demand
About St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston
St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Preston community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 279 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (111% of 252 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rosalie Wroblewski, it falls under Lancashire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1243rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 45 in Preston.
St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston is a popular choice with families — it received 144 applications for 36 places, making it 4.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston include Dining Hall, Library, Gymnasium, Forest School, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cross Country, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Eco Club, Drama, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Preston, St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Sharoe Green Lane North, Preston, Preston, PR2 9HH |
| Headteacher | Rosalie Wroblewski |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Number of Pupils | 279 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.5% |
| School Capacity | 279 / 252 (111% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 25 Apr 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (81%)
1243rd of 13,686
Nationally
151st of 2,065
In North West
4th of 45
In Preston
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
81%
Expected Standard
22%
Higher Standard
'22/23
84%
'23/24
81%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed36
144
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (27% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Preston
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Contact Information
Sharoe Green Lane North, Preston
Preston, PR2 9HH
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